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 Hamaleh G
Hamaleh G (local
word for 'enlightment) is a musical group of 3 vocalists: Alagie Mbye,
a.k.a. Fready Man, Modou Faal a.k.a Cliff Lion
and Lamin Mansal a.k.a Fricky L. These three young men
came together in 1999 to form Da Hamaleh G Crew. They
are currently working on their album 'Hit D Sea'. More information about
the group can be found at
Hamalehg's website or at
Paradyme Records.(source:Hamalehg's website)
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Dr.Shaka
Has
been an inspiration and brought hope to young and old people in the
Gambia and many other countries where his music has been released. His
words are able to influence the younger generation to grow up, not with
violence, hate and greed, but with love, peace and happiness. Dr...Read |
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 Da Fugitivz
After high school, Tazman (Tijan
Jabang) felt relieved enough to embrace his destiny which was earlier on
professed tohim as solely dependent on the thick stream of music. He
initiated a progressive idea of a four-man crew with spices and flavours
touching genres like R&B, rap (traditional and foreign), dancehall and
raga. As nature...Read
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 Dancehall
Masters
Brother
Coms
was born
in the Gambia , the smiling coast of west Africa , in 1978. He was born
in Serrekunda, one of the most famous towns in the Gambia . His real
name is Lamin Fatty and he fell in love with music just at the peak of
his education. Brother Coms started music the same year as he completed
schooling in 1998, when he met his duo partner Daddy Sam
and it led to the birth of Dancehall Masters...Read
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 Pencha
B (The Group that Won The
Best Cultural Group Award in the First Gambian Music Award in 1998.)
This crew got a
three album contract at Yellowgate studios where they already recorded
and released the first in line. After the release they went on a
country-wide tour. They were also featured on the 'Kairo: Songs of The
Gambia' compilation which gives an overview of the music in the country.
The group which features ex-radio comic Amie Cherie and three local
rappers and a Senegalese singer first released promo singles, `Bai Ma-Lamin
Darra' and `Joyleh-lenn' - Tribute to the late Ousu 'Lion' Njie. Their
act features a fusion of R&B, rap-ragga and mbalax, blended with some
folklore.(source:
Pencha
Bi's Ex-Hardcore Sing-Jay: Formerly, 'Hardo Ranks' , 'Principal'
is Now a Strong Solo Artist and goes by the name "Flexman"...Read
more
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 Dembo
Jobarteh
Dembo Jobarteh
is a griot from Niani Kayai, The Gambia. Dembo was brought up in the
traditional griot way. He worked in the groundnut and
rice paddies, studying kora and drums in his spare time. At the age of
18 Dembo was a professional koraplayer and singer . He
went to Dakar, Senegal and played in restaurants and tourist markets.
After two years he came back to The Gambia. Here he founded the
Gambian Griot School of Music and Dance .
Dembo Jobarteh is a nephew of Amadu Bansang Jobarteh,
the famous kora-player and teacher of world music specialist Lucy Duran.
Amadu Bansang became well known for his album Tabara. Another famous
family member
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 Ndey
Nyang Njie
The name Ndey
Nyang may be new to many but not those who remember the one time very
popular Karantaba Band, the Mandingo Band or the Musa Kalamula and the
Gambian Band. Ndey started her
musical career in her early twenties with the Karantaba Band. She was
with the group until she met with Ousu 'Lion' Njie also a very popular
musician, who introduced her to Mandingo Band. After being with Mandingo
for barely two years she was awarded a contract together with Musa
Kalamula and the Gambian Band(a cultural music group) to travel to
Europe to promote Gambia River Excursions. After spending six months she
returned home to join Ousu 'Lion' Njie. |
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